File:Reliquary guardian head, Fang peoples, Gabon, Late 19th to early 20th century Wood, metal, oil patina (2923633684).jpg

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The Fang byeri cult existed to honor a family's ancestors and ask for their help. This was done by remembering names and deeds and by keeping physical relics in a barkwood box guarded by an attached, carved wooden head or figure.

This head was not an individual portrait but an idealized representation with a prominent forehead, open relentless gaze, small mouth and older style hairdo or wig. The characteristic shine results from frequent rubbing with tree oil.
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Reliquary guardian head, Fang peoples, Gabon, Late 19th to early 20th century Wood, metal, oil patina

Author Cliff from Arlington, Virginia, USA
Camera location38° 53′ 16.88″ N, 77° 01′ 32.03″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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